Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Swarthmore College and similar schools. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Swarthmore College and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Messiah University | Mechanicsburg, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of the Sciences | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | - |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| University of Valley Forge | Phoenixville, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Swarthmore College and similar schools is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | $20,890 | 70.98% | 80% | 13:1 | 2,316 |
| Messiah University | $40,640 | 79.41% | 78% | 13:1 | 3,231 |
| University of the Sciences | $28,683 | - | 77% | 12:1 | 2,420 |
| Swarthmore College | $62,412 | 6.93% | 93% | 8:1 | 1,625 |
| University of Valley Forge | $24,510 | 82.43% | 42% | 11:1 | 583 |
| Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine | $14,640 | - | - | 2:1 | 4,307 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |